In this MLB News and Notes segment, I will be giving occasional reports on the latest news and rumors throughout the MLB. I also will try to tweet news and rumors as I see them, so feel free to follow me on Twitter: @ajnicholsIBI.

Here are the stories from Sunday, June 29th.

Tribe News

Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer wrote that he believes the Indians need another solid starting pitcher to go with Corey Kluber more than they need a bat.

WEEI.com's Rob Bradford wrote that the Red Sox would like to re-open contract extension talks with Jon Lester, but as of right now there has still been no progress toward an extension.

According to Greg Johns of MLB.com, Mariners top pitcher prospect Taijuan Walker will make his 2014 big-league debut.

With rookie shortstop Chris Owings heading to the 15-day disabled list, the Diamondbacks have recalled shortstop Nick Ahmed. According MLB.com's Steve Gilbert, another injured Diamondback, Eric Chavez, may consider retirement after being placed on the 60-day disabled list with an injured knee.

In other Arizona news, Buster Olney of ESPN reported that Brandon McCarthy a $1 million assignment bonus if he is traded.

User Comments

Rocky55

June 30, 2014 - 11:53 AM EDT

Note to Hoynes: What the Tribe needs is a SS who can catch the ball. I thought that the proverbial "All field-no hit" SS was a dime a dozen. Let's get one to replace the "No field-no hit" specimen that we've been trotting out there all season.